It”s time to replace the battery – how to choose the right one?
If the time has come to replace the battery, you need to choose the right one. Here”s what to look out for: Battery size that matches the dimensions of your vehicle. Many vehicles can accommodate more than one size. Cold start current is of great importance as an indicator of starting characteristics. It is the amperage value that the battery can support for 30 seconds at a temperature of 0˚F (-17.8˚C) until the battery voltage drops to an unusable level. Backup capacity helps power your vehicle”s electrical system if the alternator fails. It tells us how many minutes the battery can provide a sufficient supply of electricity before the voltage drops below the minimum value required to start the vehicle. The higher the value, the better. If you live in a cold climate, CCA should be an important criterion when choosing a battery. However, if you live in a warm climate, you don”t need an extremely high value CCA.
What preparations should be made before replacing the battery
Before removing the old battery, remember the location of the positive pole on the battery and the polarity on the positive cable. In this way, you avoid the possibility of reverse installation when replacing the battery. First remove the ground cable (ground). This precaution will protect the wires and the battery from possible damage, which can occur in case of accidental grounding with tools. Use an appropriate size socket or open-end wrench to remove the cable. Inspect the battery carrier for possible damage or rust. Make sure the mount and bracket are mechanically Rusty parts can be cleaned with water (to which we can add a little household ammonia or baking soda) and scrubbed with a coarse brush. Cleaned parts must be dried and coated. Do not coat the battery terminals. Clean and tighten the ground connection (ground). Tighten all connections.
Installing a new battery
Battery replacement When replacing the battery, care should be taken to correctly place the new one. When you place it in the vehicle, the battery should be in a horizontal position in the holder. Make sure that there are no foreign bodies in the carrier, which could damage the bottom of the battery case. The holder needs to be tightened until it snaps into place. It is important not to tighten it to the point of causing the battery case or cover to bend or crack. Adhere to the recommended torque values u200bu200b(listed in the vehicle manufacturer”s user manual). The grounded cable (mass) must be connected to the battery only at the end. Check the correct polarity of the battery according to the car”s specifications. Ground polarity is usually indicated. Reverse polarity can cause serious damage to the car”s electrical system. You will notice that the positive pointed end is larger than the negative end.
Recycling of the old battery
Contact an auto repair shop or auto parts store. Most of them accept used batteries for recycling, even if they were not purchased there. Contact a retail store that sells lead acid batteries. Most such stores also collect used lead acid batteries for recycling. If you cannot find a store or service that will take your used battery, contact a recycling center or local health facility; there you will be able to get information about hazardous waste disposal sites. Contact your local waste collection company; they probably have specific requirements and dates for hazardous waste collection. Finally, if you don”t know who to contact, post the required service on bellcom.rs.
